PORT ST. LUCIE FLA. Robinson CanóReady to take another hit at first base.
A second baseman throughout his career, Canó is scheduled to play first in spring training Thursday as the New York MetsYou can experiment with different options to keep your bat in the lineup.
The 39-year-old Canó has played 2,158 games at second base during his 16-year major league career. His first experience was with the Seattle MarinersIn 2018.
Buck Showalter, Mets manager, said Wednesday night that they would do “some things” with him tomorrow morning to make sure it is not cold turkey.
Jeff McNeilThis season, is New York’s primary second baseman. Pete AlonsoAnd Dominic Smith top the depth chart at first, while Canó figures to fit often as the designated hitter — which gets adopted in the National League this year.
But the Mets are looking for defensive insurance and other ways to get at-bats for Canó, a .303 career hitter with 334 home runs and 2,624 hits.
He sat out the entire 2021 season while serving his second suspension for performance-enhancing drugs.
Showalter stated, “He’s still going for some second base but he’s so thrilled to be back in the team and being able to contribute.”
The Mets manager has stated that it’s important for players to be in different positions during this season.
Utility infielder Luis GuillormeIn Tuesday night’s 10-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, I was third base Miami Marlins. Eduardo EscobarThe All-Star third baseman for Arizona, he was at second base against Houston on Wednesday night.
Showalter stated, “Just because you are an infielder doesn’t mean that you will be comfortable at any position,” “We want to give them a new angle, a new look before we get out.
Washington opens its season to New York on April 7.
A left oblique issue has been resolved. Starling MarteMarte is ticketed to right field, despite never having played in that position in the majors. Marte, 33, has played a lot in center field and won two Gold Gloves in right field with Pittsburgh in 2015-16.
Showalter stated that “it’s a good match for us.” It’s difficult to play in our right field. Starling will get acclimated if he wants to.
We are already having to adjust his arm strength. We are starting to notice that (things) he can do is not possible for normal people. … He will be making some very entertaining throws this year.
Leadoff hitter Brandon Nimmowill continue to be in the center field, with newcomer Mark CanhaPlease see the left
Showalter stated that Nimmo was one of three men capable of playing there. “We’ll probably begin that way, with two other guys where they are.”
Notes for the game
Alonso’s first homer of spring Wednesday night was a three run shot in the Astros 5-3 loss. … Carlos CarrascoIn his Grapefruit League debut, he pitched four innings. He gave up three runs and six hits, which included homers. Michael BrantleyAnd Yordan Alvarez. Carrasco hopes to be able to take up a spot in the back end of the rotation. After going 1-5 with a 6.04 ERA across 12 starts last season, Carrasco, 35-years-old right-hander, had to have elbow surgery. Showalter said that he felt more sharp this time. “I know that he felt quite good about it.”